Upcoming Events

Please be advised that we will not celebrate the Sunday, 5:00 pm Mass during the summer months beginning Sunday, June 28th. We will resume the Sunday, 5:00 pm mass on Sunday, September 6, 2015. All others mass times remain the same.

Also, During the summer months, daily 8 am mass will be celebrated in the Chapel in the Parish Office building starting Monday, June 22. Please use the Washington Avenue entrance.

News and Updates

On June 30, 2015, the feast of the Christians martyred under Nero in 64 A.D., our Holy Father, Pope Francis, remarked that there are more persecuted Christians in the world today than there were in the first centuries. Each month 180 Christians are being martyred. These sad statistics bear witness to the fact that Christians are among the most persecuted religious groups worldwide.The Pope has urged us to pray for an increased awareness of the "drama of persecuted Christians in our day," for religious freedom as an "inalienable human right" and for the "end to this unacceptable crime." In response to our Holy Father's urgent request and united with him in concern for all those suffering religious persecution, I am designating this August as a diocesan-wide Month of Prayer for Those Suffering Religious Persecution.

Prayer for Those Suffering Religious Persecution

Good and gracious Father, whose own Beloved Son suffered violence and death for the salvation of the world, listen graciously to our cry for all who are being persecuted for their faith.

In your great mercy, comfort them with the Holy Spirit.Give them strength in the face of hostility and courage in the face of trial.Open the eyes of those who raise their hands in violence to see others as their brothers and sisters, children of the one Father of all. By your grace, turn their hearts from hatred to love.Through the powerful intercession of the Immaculate Queen of Peace, may justice and peace prevail so that all may have the freedom to worship you, the one true God and him whom you have sent, Jesus Christ, who lives and reigns with you in the unity of the Holy Spirit, one God, forever and ever. Amen

Today, the Vatican released the comprehensive itinerary for Pope Francis' journey to the United States, including his schedule for Philadelphia on September 26-27 which will close the 6-day Apostolic Journey.Confirmed by the Archdiocese of Philadelphia and the World Meeting of Families - Philadelphia 2015, Pope Francis will take part in eight public (8) events in the City of Brotherly Love and Sisterly Affection.

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The 8th World Meeting of Families, an international event held every three years, will take place in Philadelphia on September 22-27, 2015. It is the world’s largest Catholic gathering of families. This year's theme, Love is Our Mission - The Family Fully Alive focuses upon the beauty and joy of God’s plan for marriage and family life. There will be a full schedule of speakers, celebrations, breakout sessions, activities and prayer for both adults and children and concludes with the Papal Mass with Pope Francis.

The Basic Package for Adults: $150 includes Congress Registration and Welcome Kit. The Basic Package for children (ages 6-17) is $120 which includes Youth Congress Registration and Welcome Kit. One-day only for everyone, regardless of age is $95 which includes Registration. Please register at www.WorldMeeting2015.org, and contact Eniola Honsberger at the Family Life Office at 973 437-9735 or by email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it., by June 22 to register for bus transportation. For more information on The World Meeting of Families and Pope Francis' visit please www.WorldMeeting2015.org

Visit our school page to learn about our National Blue Ribbon school with grades pre-school to 8. Saint Patrick School has also been named a STAR SCHOOL by the Paterson Diocese because of its "cutting edge" teaching, collaboration with parents, and measured student results. If you are considering Catholic school education for your child, call 973-635-4623 or This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. to set up an appointment for a private tour.

Joshua Fernandez is a sixth grade student at Saint Patrick School in Chatham, NJ. He is 12 years old and has two younger brothers. He loves basketball and spending time with his friends. And he wants to ride a rollercoaster, a “really fast one”! Which is exactly what he plans to do following his recovery from his lung transplant.